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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1928
Page
3
The Waterloo Evening Courier lists subscription and advertising policies with prices and terms. It notes carrier and mail rates, editorial leadership in brief, and sections on advertising standards and representative offices in major cities.
The New York Stock Exchange committee on publicity led by James C Auchincloss plans a form letter to be sent after the first of the next month describing the shift to recording only 500 share or larger trades while 100 share totals vanish. Total daily transactions will be compiled for press and public as the ticker is upgraded, with concerns that faster movement may outpace traders’ ability to read the data.
The quarterly conference of Iowa's board of control reports a dozen state facilities including Anamosa Glenwood Eldora and Fort Madison. Overcrowding leaves many offenders at large on parole while officials urge greater focus on prevention rather than cures.
The piece lauds Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge for their calm, effective leadership versus ostentatious public figures. It argues false motions rely on display, while Hoover’s and Coolidge’s approach shows work done quietly and well, guiding the nation toward discernment between real goods and shoddy services.
In a burst of 100 percent Americanism, defenders rally to prove Boston as the origin of the Boston baked bean. They demand proof or an apology from a National Restaurant association researcher who alleged otherwise. Musco-
The article claims American invention transformed the traditional bean preparation found in monasteries and Muscovite kitchens. It credits overnight soaking, slow cooking, and a baking method with salt pork, molasses, sugar, salt, and water as a uniquely American refinement that elevates beans to a godlike, Olympian dish.
A balanced diet, vitamins, and nutrition are discussed in a review of the second edition of McCollum and Simmonds’s Food Nutrition and Health. The reviewer endorses the book for practical guidance and cautions against daily digestive tract cleansing, noting vitamins come from common foods and cod liver oil provides vitamin D.
A.J. Ef explains tooth brushing is neither harmful nor essential to health, an esthetic choice for individuals. The editor notes warm winter advice should come from a physician, not the columnist, and discusses seaweed feeding raising iodine in milk.
Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, argues the machine age displaces about one hundred thousand workers yearly in the US. He notes workers shift from production to distribution, but warns retail will cut costs with automation, not more staff, as the broader industrial revolution reshapes employment.
In New York a tale of vanishing peddlers and the rise of modern door to door sales is mixed with a comic Uncle Wiggily story. A sly Weasel plots to hide in a lunch basket to ambush the rabbit but the ending promises a future reveal.
Abe Martin analyzes recent British local elections highlighting Labour gains among younger women and the push and pull of municipal socialism. He notes London county council plans to lease the city streetcar system to private operators to curb deficits while urging pragmatic management and adherence to sound fiscal policy.
Uncle Wiggily, living in a hollow stump bungalow, fears the Weasel more than the Fox, Wolf, or Bob Cat because the Weasel is fierce, sharp-toothed, quick, and sly, though smaller in size. The woods segment contrasts the Weasel with larger predators.
The Weasel stalks Uncle Wiggily and the bunny tale unfolds with close calls and clever escapes. The Sly Chap boasts a plan to capture the bunny as Mrs Weasel worries over their next move and the winter foxlike cover helps the hunter hide.
Nature column invites questions on natural subjects. Readers may send inquiries to the Nature Notes Department for answers in future issues.
The column answers three questions. There are many bird species worldwide, but exact counts vary by taxonomy and discovery. The natural color of mink fur is brown. Goldfish thrive on a balanced diet of high quality flakes or pellets with occasional live or frozen foods.
Boston Transcript notes that the urge to register to vote parallels the excitement of a ball game as Americans recognize the ballot as a precious possession and fundamental civic right. It frames registration as a shared national moment in the lead up to elections.
Uncle Ray explains the compass, its history, and how it keeps ships on course. He notes Chinese origins, European adoption before Columbus, and how magnetic pull guides navigation. Types include dry and liquid compasses, with magnets and needles in oil or alcohol. Tomorrow: Why Do Things Float?
In Washington a business man seeks excusal from jury service arguing his duties are essential. The judge refuses to grant a blanket exemption and offers service as a litigator, insisting the man may serve by aiding a complex case. The incident, cited by Nation's Business, underscores civic duty.
A narrator describes inviting guests for a casual dinner to settle a debt of sorts. The plan to host is treated as harmless, with careful preparation of the dining room including washing curtains and touching up woodwork and wallpaper. The account mentions worn spots and a puppy damaged draperies, plus squeaky pantry door hinges as they anticipate the children’s involvement.
Baltimore Sun notes Gov. Ritchie’s stance on traditional marital housing yet cites feminists like Rebecca West who argue for changing laws. The piece contrasts historic expectations with modern Paris of marriage, suggesting men fund wives’ lifestyles while women seek autonomy.
The New York Post reports a German engineer has created a noiseless aircraft by attaching a silencer to the motor and wing. Tests allegedly convinced passengers the engine was dead, easing fears of roaring planes over quiet residential areas. The piece sketches a future where airplanes may softly descend and depart without disturbing sleepers.
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